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Synonym and Antonym Worksheet-1 with Answer

Updated: Nov 19

Synonym and Antonym Worksheet

1.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

abode

accommodation, residence, dwelling, home, house, habitation, lodging, domicile, living place

departure, exile, homelessness

abuse

waste, misuse, squander, exploit, maltreat, mistreat, harm

use properly, treat well

accomplish

do, achieve, fulfill, complete, execute, perform, carry out, realize

fail, abandon

accountability

liability, responsibility, answerability, obligation, charge, duty

irresponsibility, unaccountability

acknowledge

admit, accept, recognize, confess, concede, grant, affirm, avow

deny, dispute, reject

acquire

earn, obtain, attain, gain, achieve, procure, secure, get, receive

lose, forfeit

active

busy, engaged, lively, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, animated, bustling, vibrant

inactive, passive

affluence

wealth, prosperity, opulence, riches, abundance, plenty, luxury, comfort

poverty, scarcity, need

all

every, each, every single, all the, each and every, all and sundry, everybody

none, nothing, zero

always

constantly, continuously, perpetually, invariably, consistently, forever

sometimes, occasionally, rarely

amateur

non-professional, non-expert, layperson, novice, beginner, dilettante, hobbyist, enthusiast

professional, expert, seasoned

amazing

miraculous, extraordinary, astonishing, incredible, fantastic, astounding

ordinary, unremarkable

amusement

entertainment, diversion, fun, pleasure, recreation, enjoyment, delight

boredom, tedium, dullness

ancient

old, antique, archaic, aged, historic, historical, venerable, olden

modern, contemporary

apathetic

uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, impassive, disinterested, lukewarm

interested, enthusiastic, passionate

apathy

indifference, lethargy, passivity, insensitivity, impassivity, detachment

enthusiasm, passion

appear

seem, emerge, surface, show up, materialize, manifest, present, look

disappear, vanish, hide

arrange

organize, sort, order, systematize, coordinate, structure, plan, manage

disarrange, disorder, disorganize

as

like, similar to, in the same way as, such as, equivalent to, comparable to

unlike, different from

assessed

evaluated, appraised, judged, examined, estimated, analyzed, valued

ignored, neglected, disregarded

assume

look, seem, appear, presume, expect, believe, suppose, guess

doubt, question

astonished

surprised, amazed, astounded, shocked, dumbfounded, flabbergasted

unsurprised, unaffected

attain

achieve, accomplish, reach, gain, obtain, secure, procure

fail, miss

attained

gained, achieved, acquired, reached, secured, won, earned

lost, forfeited

attempt

try, endeavor, strive, undertake, venture, aim, make an effort

abstain, refrain, avoid

attraction

curiosity, interest, fascination, allure, charm, appeal, magnetism, enticement

repulsion, aversion, indifference

avoided

ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted

noticed, acknowledged

 

2.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

 

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

bad

negative, poor, inferior, substandard, unacceptable, faulty, defective, wrong, undesirable, harmful

good, excellent, superior, positive

band

group, team, party, crew, ensemble, company, troop

individual, single

beast

animal, creature, brute, mammal, living being, organism, wild animal

human, human being

beautiful

pretty, lovely, attractive, gorgeous, stunning, charming, elegant, graceful, delightful, captivating

ugly, unattractive, plain, unappealing

benefit

advantage, privilege, gain, profit, boon, merit, asset, blessing, favor

disadvantage, drawback, loss

black

dark, ebony, inky, sable, coal-black, pitch-black, jet-black, obsidian, shadowy, dusky

white, bright, light, fair, pale

blessing

benefit, advantage, boon, gift, favor, help, privilege, asset

curse, misfortune

block

prevent, demote, obstruct, stop, hinder, hamper, inhibit, impede, thwart

facilitate, assist

boring

uninteresting, dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome, dreary, humdrum, bland, insipid, unexciting

interesting, exciting, engaging, captivating, stimulating

broad

wide, spacious, extensive, vast, large, ample, roomy, comprehensive, expansive

narrow, limited, restricted

business

occupation, profession, trade, industry, enterprise, company, commerce, job, work, vocation

leisure, pastime, hobby, unemployment

 

3.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

calm

pleased, tranquil, serene, composed, collected, relaxed, peaceful, unruffled, quiet, untroubled

agitated, upset, anxious, worried, tense

calm

quiet, peaceful, serene, tranquil, placid, composed, collected, still

agitated, restless

calmness

pleasure, delight, satisfaction, contentment, serenity, tranquility, composure, poise, peace, equanimity

agitation, unrest, anxiety, turmoil, stress

capacity

capability, ability, aptitude, competence, potential, power, talent, proficiency

incapacity, incompetence

care

concern, attention, consideration, mindfulness, thoughtfulness, solicitude, caution, watchfulness, diligence

negligence, indifference

ceremony

custom, ritual, tradition, rite, observance, celebration, protocol, procedure

informality, casualness, spontaneity

certainly

definitely, surely, indeed, unquestionably, undoubtedly, positively, absolutely

doubtfully, uncertainly

charm

enchantment, fascination, allure, appeal, attraction, charisma, magnetism, magic

repulsion, aversion

cheap

inexpensive, economical, affordable, low-cost, budget-friendly, reasonable

expensive, costly, extravagant

check

impede, restrain, inhibit, restrict, hinder, obstruct, curb, control, suppress

facilitate, encourage, promote

clear

transparent, lucid, obvious, evident, apparent, plain, explicit, unambiguous, distinct

opaque, unclear, ambiguous

colonialism

imperialism, colonization, expansion, subjugation, dominion, control, hegemony

independence, freedom

comfort

ease, contentment, solace, consolation, relief, well-being, satisfaction, tranquility

discomfort, distress

comfortable

cozy, snug, pleasant, convenient, restful, relaxing, enjoyable

uncomfortable, uneasy

common

general, ordinary, usual, commonplace, widespread, standard, prevalent

rare, uncommon, unique, exceptional

compassion

mercy, sympathy, empathy, kindness, benevolence, charity, understanding

cruelty, indifference, harshness

confidentially

privately, secretly, discreetly, clandestinely, covertly

openly, publicly

consciousness

awareness, perception, cognizance, mindfulness, realization

unconsciousness, unawareness

constitute

comprise, form, make up, compose, create, establish, organize

dismantle, disintegrate, break up

continuously

constantly, perpetually, persistently, unceasingly, incessantly

intermittently, sporadically

contrary

opposite, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, different, opposing

similar, identical, same

corrupt

indecent, immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous, unethical, depraved, wicked

honest, ethical, upright, moral

crack

break, fracture, split, rupture

mend, repair

created

made, formed, produced, generated, originated, fashioned, crafted, designed

destroyed, dismantled

criticize

humiliate, condemn, censure, denounce, rebuke, reproach, fault, disapprove

praise, commend, applaud

cry

weep, sob, wail, mourn, bawl, howl, whimper, blubber, lament

laugh, giggle, chuckle

cultivated

used, engaged, employed, utilized, developed, nurtured, refined, polished

uncultivated, neglected

curb

check, control, restrain, suppress, contain, limit, regulate

unleash, release

curiosity

eagerness, inquisitiveness, interest, exploration, investigation

indifference, disinterest

 

4.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

dedication

loyalty, devotion, commitment, allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, sincerity, steadfastness

disloyalty, inconstancy, infidelity

deed

action, act, feat, achievement, accomplishment, exploit, performance

failure, inaction

deep

profound, deep-seated, intense, heartfelt, thorough, penetrating, significant, meaningful

shallow, superficial

denial

refusal, rejection, decline, repudiation, negation, dissent, disavowal, contradiction

acceptance, approval, acknowledgment

departure

exit, leaving, withdrawal, retreat, going

arrival, entrance

desire

zeal, aspiration, longing, wish, craving, yearning, ambition, passion, hunger

indifference, apathy, disinterest, aversion

destroy

repeal, dismantle, annihilate, ruin, devastate, demolish, eradicate, obliterate, eliminate

build, create, construct, preserve

detrimental

harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, deleterious, negative, hurtful, pernicious

beneficial, advantageous

dictator

autocrat, despot, tyrant, oppressor, totalitarian, ruler, leader, authoritarian

democrat, liberal, egalitarian

differ

disagree, vary, contrast, deviate, diverge, dissent, distinguish, oppose, conflict

agree, conform, coincide, match, harmonize

different

distinct, diverse, various, dissimilar, separate, unique, unlike, disparate, contrasting

same, identical, similar

disappear

vanish, fade, evaporate, dissolve, cease to exist, pass away

appear, materialize, emerge

discourage

dissuade, deter, demotivate, dishearten, dampen, prevent, hinder

encourage, motivate

discourteous

rude, impolite, disrespectful, ill-mannered, uncivil, impertinent, insolent, boorish

courteous, polite, respectful

dishonour

disrespect, insult, discredit, shame, disgrace, indignity, humiliation, ignominy

honor, respect

dislocated

displaced, dislodged, misaligned, shifted, out of place, disturbed

aligned, in place, undisturbed

disorder

chaos, confusion, disarray, disorganization, mess, turmoil, anarchy, mayhem

order, organization, tidiness

dispel

banish, dismiss, eliminate, disperse, drive away, clear, dissipate, quell

attract, gather, retain

disqualify

disentitle, debar, invalidate, exclude, prohibit, reject, incapacitate

qualify, allow, enable

disregarded

ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted

noticed, acknowledged

dissimilar

different, unlike, diverse, distinct, varied, unalike, separate, unrelated

similar, alike, identical

distress

pains, agonies, suffering, hardship, misery, torment, anguish, affliction

comfort, ease, joy, happiness

diversity

variety, multiplicity, assortment, heterogeneity, range, difference, diversification

uniformity, similarity, sameness

do

perform, execute, carry out, accomplish, fulfill, undertake

neglect, ignore, abandon

domestic

local, home, household, family, national, internal, residential, indigenous

foreign, international, overseas

dominated

controlled, governed, ruled, mastered, supervised, overseen

liberated, emancipated

dullness

boredom, monotony, tedium, ennui, weariness, dreariness, flatness

excitement, interest

 

5.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

earlier

previous, former, prior, preceding, antecedent, past, anterior

later, subsequent, following, future, afterward

earnestness

honesty, sincerity, genuineness, truthfulness, seriousness, commitment, devotion, wholeheartedness

insincerity, dishonesty

earth

ground, soil, dirt, land, terrain, globe, planet, world

sky, heaven, space

easy

simple, effortless, uncomplicated, straightforward, painless, facile, elementary

difficult, challenging, complicated

educative

instructional, educational, informative, enlightening, pedagogical, didactic, edifying

uneducational, non-instructive

effect

outcome, result, influence, impact, consequence, aftermath, implication

cause, reason, source

elegant

charming, graceful, sophisticated, stylish, refined, tasteful, polished

clumsy, inelegant, crude, tacky

emphasis

stress, importance, accent, prominence, weight, significance, highlight

de-emphasis, understatement

encircled

surrounded, enclosed, circled, encompassed, bounded, encased, bordered

open, unenclosed

encourage

motivate, inspire, stimulate, boost, spur, urge, support, promote, foster

discourage, dissuade

ended

concluded, finished, completed, terminated, wrapped up, finalized, ceased

ongoing, continuing, unfinished

endlessly

continuously, constantly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, eternally, persistently

intermittently, occasionally

enemy

foe, adversary, opponent, rival, antagonist, competitor, nemesis

friend, ally, supporter

enjoy

relish, savor, delight in, appreciate, revel in, cherish, take pleasure in, indulge in

dislike, hate, loathe

entrance

entry, arrival, access, admission, ingress

exit, departure

eradicate

dispel, withdraw, eliminate, abolish, remove, wipe out, exterminate

retain, keep, preserve

error

fault, mistake, blunder, inaccuracy, oversight, flaw, slip, miscalculation

accuracy, correctness, precision

established

settled, fixed, confirmed, entrenched, rooted, traditional, recognized

new, unestablished

ethical

moral, virtuous, righteous, principled, honest, upright, just, honorable

immoral, unethical, dishonest

examination

consideration, analysis, study, scrutiny, inspection, review, assessment, evaluation

neglect, oversight, ignorance

exclude

omit, eliminate, leave out, remove, bar, reject, ban, prevent, disregard

include, admit, incorporate

expert

specialist, professional, adept, skilled, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, authority

novice, beginner, amateur, layperson

 

6.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

fade

wither, wilt, shrivel, droop, decline, diminish, vanish, wane, dwindle

grow, develop

failure

defeat, loss, downfall, disappointment, fiasco, non-success, flop, setback, disaster, debacle

success, triumph, victory, achievement

failure

defeat, loss, flop, downfall, collapse, fiasco, debacle

success, victory

fascinate

enchant, captivate, charm, enthrall, mesmerize, bewitch, attract, intrigue, beguile

bore, repel

faulty

defective, flawed, imperfect, damaged, impaired, incorrect, erroneous, unreliable, weak

flawless, perfect, impeccable, reliable

few

several, some, a handful of, a small number of, not many

many, numerous

finally

eventually, ultimately, at last, in the end, lastly, conclusively

initially

fixed

still, motionless, immobile, stationary, stable, unchanging, firm, steady

moving, shifting, variable

flourishing

thriving, successful, prosperous, booming, blooming, prospering

declining, failing

foe

rival, opponent, adversary, enemy, antagonist, competitor, challenger

friend, ally, supporter

foreign

alien, external, overseas, international, exotic, non-native, unfamiliar

domestic, local, native

foreigner

immigrant, outsider, alien, non-native, newcomer, stranger, expatriate, expat

native, citizen, local

forget

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, omit, skip

remember, recall

formerly

previously, earlier, before, once, hitherto

currently, presently

friend

comrade, companion, pal, chum, confidant, buddy, mate, ally, acquaintance

enemy, foe

fruit

produce, yield, crop, harvest, fruitage, outcome, result, consequence

seed, origin

fully

quite, completely, entirely, totally, thoroughly, wholly, absolutely

partially, incompletely

 

7.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

genocide

ethnic cleansing, mass extermination, annihilation, extermination, holocaust, massacre, eradication, destruction

preservation, protection

give

provide, convey, carry, deliver, bestow, furnish, grant, offer, present, supply

take, receive, withhold

goal

aim, purpose, objective, target, ambition, intention, aspiration, destination, end

non-goal, aimlessness

goal

objective, aim, target, purpose, ambition, intention, destination, aspiration, mission, end

aimlessness, purposelessness

good

decent, virtuous, righteous, kind, benevolent, ethical, noble, moral, upright, exemplary

bad, evil, immoral

good

excellent, great, fine, superb, admirable, outstanding, superior, positive, favorable, valuable

bad, poor, inferior, terrible, negative

good

honest, virtuous, righteous, upright, moral, ethical, honorable, decent, noble

bad, evil, wicked

goodness

morality, virtue, righteousness, integrity, ethicality, uprightness, decency, honesty, probity

evil, wickedness, immorality, corruption, malevolence

grudge

resentment, bitterness, animosity, enmity, hostility, rancor, ill will, spite

forgiveness, goodwill

hampers

obstruct, hinder, impede, restrain, curb, block, inhibit, encumber

facilitate, aid, assist

hate

detest, loathe, despise, abhor, abominate, dislike, disdain, resent, antipathy, animosity

love, like, admire

help

favor, assistance, support, aid, backing, encouragement, relieve, succor, facilitate

hinder, obstruct, impede

honour

regard, esteem, respect, veneration, reverence, admiration, recognition, dignity, glory, tribute

disrespect, dishonor, contempt

honour

respect, esteem, admiration, reverence, glory, recognition, tribute, accolade, homage

dishonor, disrespect, contempt

hope

goal, aim, ambition, aspiration, dream, wish, desire, expectation

despair, hopelessness

hostility

unfriendliness, animosity, enmity, antagonism, animus, bitterness, malice, antipathy, ill will

friendliness, goodwill, harmony, affection

humane

kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent, considerate, sympathetic, gentle, tender

cruel, inhumane, unkind

hypothetically

theoretically, suppositiously, speculatively, allegedly, supposed, potentially, tentatively

practically, really, actually

 

8.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

idea

view, concept, notion, opinion, thought, belief, impression, understanding, perception, conception

ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding

idle

inactive, inert, sluggish, lazy, lethargic, unoccupied, unemployed, dormant, slothful, indolent

busy, active, industrious, energetic, productive

idle

inactive, unemployed, unoccupied, unused, dormant, vacant, still, motionless, stationary

active, busy, occupied

ignore

avoid, neglect, disregard, overlook, dismiss, slight, snub, pass over, omit, exclude

notice, acknowledge, recognize

ignore

neglect, overlook, disregard, omit, pass over, slight, snub, bypass

notice, acknowledge, recognize, attend to

ignoring

upsetting, disappointing, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting

pleasing, satisfying

immense

great, huge, vast, enormous, gigantic, colossal, massive, mammoth, monumental

tiny, small, minute, insignificant, negligible

immorality

wickedness, sinfulness, depravity, corruption, vice, evil, iniquity, wrongdoing, licentiousness

morality, virtue, righteousness

impeccable

perfect, unblemished, faultless, flawless, spotless, pristine, irreproachable, immaculate, exemplary

flawed, imperfect, faulty, blemished

imperfect

flawed, faulty, deficient, incomplete, blemished, defective, inaccurate, weak, substandard, inadequate

perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable

impiety

irreverence, blasphemy, sacrilege, disrespect, ungodliness, wickedness

piety, reverence

impossibility

despair, hopelessness, futility, impracticality, unfeasibility, unattainability

possibility, feasibility

impossible

unachievable, unattainable, hopeless, impracticable, infeasible, inconceivable, unworkable

possible, achievable

inattentive

callous, inconsiderate, negligent, heedless, indifferent, unconcerned, thoughtless, careless

attentive, considerate, caring, observant, concerned

inborn

instinctive, inherent, innate, natural, congenital, intrinsic, native

acquired, learned, taught

incapability

incapacity, inability, incompetence, inadequacy, disability, powerlessness, weakness, ineptitude, helplessness

capability, ability, competence, proficiency

include

have, contain, encompass, comprise, incorporate, involve, embrace, cover, enclose, subsume

exclude, omit, remove, leave out

incompetence

ineptitude, incapability, inadequacy, inefficiency, inability, unskilled, incapacity, unqualified

competence, capability, proficiency, expertise

incorrect

mistaken, erroneous, wrong, inaccurate, flawed, false, faulty, untruthful, misguided, imprecise

correct, accurate, precise

independence

freedom, autonomy, self-reliance, sovereignty, self-government, liberty, self-determination, emancipation

dependence, subjugation, oppression

indolent

lazy, slothful, idle, sluggish, lethargic, inactive, inert, listless

diligent, industrious

inferior

substandard, poor, lower, lesser, lower-grade, second-rate, second-class, mediocre

superior, better

initiation

beginning, start, commencement, inception, introduction, launch, kick-off, opening, origin, onset

conclusion, end, termination, completion, finale

inner

internal, inside, interior, innermost, intrinsic, inward, intimate, deep, hidden, private

outer, exterior, superficial, outside, apparent

insincerity

dishonesty, hypocrisy, deceitfulness, falseness, duplicity, deception

sincerity, honesty, truthfulness

instruct

teach, educate, train, coach, guide, direct, inform, tutor, school, enlighten

misinform, misguide, deceive, confuse

integrity

honesty, uprightness, probity, righteousness, honor, decency, virtue, morality, sincerity

dishonesty, deceit, corruption

internal

inward, inner, interior, inside, innermost, intrinsic, inherent, innate

external, outward, outside

irregularly

sporadically, intermittently, erratically, occasionally, haphazardly, infrequently, randomly, unpredictably

regularly, consistently

issue

subject, topic, matter, question, concern, theme, problem, point

answer, solution

 




Answer

1.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

abode

accommodation, residence, dwelling, home, house, habitation, lodging, domicile, living place

departure, exile, homelessness

abuse

waste, misuse, squander, exploit, maltreat, mistreat, harm

use properly, treat well

accomplish

do, achieve, fulfill, complete, execute, perform, carry out, realize

fail, abandon

accountability

liability, responsibility, answerability, obligation, charge, duty

irresponsibility, unaccountability

acknowledge

admit, accept, recognize, confess, concede, grant, affirm, avow

deny, dispute, reject

acquire

earn, obtain, attain, gain, achieve, procure, secure, get, receive

lose, forfeit

active

busy, engaged, lively, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, animated, bustling, vibrant

inactive, passive

affluence

wealth, prosperity, opulence, riches, abundance, plenty, luxury, comfort

poverty, scarcity, need

all

every, each, every single, all the, each and every, all and sundry, everybody

none, nothing, zero

always

constantly, continuously, perpetually, invariably, consistently, forever

sometimes, occasionally, rarely

amateur

non-professional, non-expert, layperson, novice, beginner, dilettante, hobbyist, enthusiast

professional, expert, seasoned

amazing

miraculous, extraordinary, astonishing, incredible, fantastic, astounding

ordinary, unremarkable

amusement

entertainment, diversion, fun, pleasure, recreation, enjoyment, delight

boredom, tedium, dullness

ancient

old, antique, archaic, aged, historic, historical, venerable, olden

modern, contemporary

apathetic

uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, impassive, disinterested, lukewarm

interested, enthusiastic, passionate

apathy

indifference, lethargy, passivity, insensitivity, impassivity, detachment

enthusiasm, passion

appear

seem, emerge, surface, show up, materialize, manifest, present, look

disappear, vanish, hide

arrange

organize, sort, order, systematize, coordinate, structure, plan, manage

disarrange, disorder, disorganize

as

like, similar to, in the same way as, such as, equivalent to, comparable to

unlike, different from

assessed

evaluated, appraised, judged, examined, estimated, analyzed, valued

ignored, neglected, disregarded

assume

look, seem, appear, presume, expect, believe, suppose, guess

doubt, question

astonished

surprised, amazed, astounded, shocked, dumbfounded, flabbergasted

unsurprised, unaffected

attain

achieve, accomplish, reach, gain, obtain, secure, procure

fail, miss

attained

gained, achieved, acquired, reached, secured, won, earned

lost, forfeited

attempt

try, endeavor, strive, undertake, venture, aim, make an effort

abstain, refrain, avoid

attraction

curiosity, interest, fascination, allure, charm, appeal, magnetism, enticement

repulsion, aversion, indifference

avoided

ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted

noticed, acknowledged

 

2.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

bad

negative, poor, inferior, substandard, unacceptable, faulty, defective, wrong, undesirable, harmful

good, excellent, superior, positive

band

group, team, party, crew, ensemble, company, troop

individual, single

beast

animal, creature, brute, mammal, living being, organism, wild animal

human, human being

beautiful

pretty, lovely, attractive, gorgeous, stunning, charming, elegant, graceful, delightful, captivating

ugly, unattractive, plain, unappealing

benefit

advantage, privilege, gain, profit, boon, merit, asset, blessing, favor

disadvantage, drawback, loss

black

dark, ebony, inky, sable, coal-black, pitch-black, jet-black, obsidian, shadowy, dusky

white, bright, light, fair, pale

blessing

benefit, advantage, boon, gift, favor, help, privilege, asset

curse, misfortune

block

prevent, demote, obstruct, stop, hinder, hamper, inhibit, impede, thwart

facilitate, assist

boring

uninteresting, dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome, dreary, humdrum, bland, insipid, unexciting

interesting, exciting, engaging, captivating, stimulating

broad

wide, spacious, extensive, vast, large, ample, roomy, comprehensive, expansive

narrow, limited, restricted

business

occupation, profession, trade, industry, enterprise, company, commerce, job, work, vocation

leisure, pastime, hobby, unemployment

 

3.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

calm

pleased, tranquil, serene, composed, collected, relaxed, peaceful, unruffled, quiet, untroubled

agitated, upset, anxious, worried, tense

calm

quiet, peaceful, serene, tranquil, placid, composed, collected, still

agitated, restless

calmness

pleasure, delight, satisfaction, contentment, serenity, tranquility, composure, poise, peace, equanimity

agitation, unrest, anxiety, turmoil, stress

capacity

capability, ability, aptitude, competence, potential, power, talent, proficiency

incapacity, incompetence

care

concern, attention, consideration, mindfulness, thoughtfulness, solicitude, caution, watchfulness, diligence

negligence, indifference

ceremony

custom, ritual, tradition, rite, observance, celebration, protocol, procedure

informality, casualness, spontaneity

certainly

definitely, surely, indeed, unquestionably, undoubtedly, positively, absolutely

doubtfully, uncertainly

charm

enchantment, fascination, allure, appeal, attraction, charisma, magnetism, magic

repulsion, aversion

cheap

inexpensive, economical, affordable, low-cost, budget-friendly, reasonable

expensive, costly, extravagant

check

impede, restrain, inhibit, restrict, hinder, obstruct, curb, control, suppress

facilitate, encourage, promote

clear

transparent, lucid, obvious, evident, apparent, plain, explicit, unambiguous, distinct

opaque, unclear, ambiguous

colonialism

imperialism, colonization, expansion, subjugation, dominion, control, hegemony

independence, freedom

comfort

ease, contentment, solace, consolation, relief, well-being, satisfaction, tranquility

discomfort, distress

comfortable

cozy, snug, pleasant, convenient, restful, relaxing, enjoyable

uncomfortable, uneasy

common

general, ordinary, usual, commonplace, widespread, standard, prevalent

rare, uncommon, unique, exceptional

compassion

mercy, sympathy, empathy, kindness, benevolence, charity, understanding

cruelty, indifference, harshness

confidentially

privately, secretly, discreetly, clandestinely, covertly

openly, publicly

consciousness

awareness, perception, cognizance, mindfulness, realization

unconsciousness, unawareness

constitute

comprise, form, make up, compose, create, establish, organize

dismantle, disintegrate, break up

continuously

constantly, perpetually, persistently, unceasingly, incessantly

intermittently, sporadically

contrary

opposite, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, different, opposing

similar, identical, same

corrupt

indecent, immoral, dishonest, unscrupulous, unethical, depraved, wicked

honest, ethical, upright, moral

crack

break, fracture, split, rupture

mend, repair

created

made, formed, produced, generated, originated, fashioned, crafted, designed

destroyed, dismantled

criticize

humiliate, condemn, censure, denounce, rebuke, reproach, fault, disapprove

praise, commend, applaud

cry

weep, sob, wail, mourn, bawl, howl, whimper, blubber, lament

laugh, giggle, chuckle

cultivated

used, engaged, employed, utilized, developed, nurtured, refined, polished

uncultivated, neglected

curb

check, control, restrain, suppress, contain, limit, regulate

unleash, release

curiosity

eagerness, inquisitiveness, interest, exploration, investigation

indifference, disinterest

 

4.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

dedication

loyalty, devotion, commitment, allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, sincerity, steadfastness

disloyalty, inconstancy, infidelity

deed

action, act, feat, achievement, accomplishment, exploit, performance

failure, inaction

deep

profound, deep-seated, intense, heartfelt, thorough, penetrating, significant, meaningful

shallow, superficial

denial

refusal, rejection, decline, repudiation, negation, dissent, disavowal, contradiction

acceptance, approval, acknowledgment

departure

exit, leaving, withdrawal, retreat, going

arrival, entrance

desire

zeal, aspiration, longing, wish, craving, yearning, ambition, passion, hunger

indifference, apathy, disinterest, aversion

destroy

repeal, dismantle, annihilate, ruin, devastate, demolish, eradicate, obliterate, eliminate

build, create, construct, preserve

detrimental

harmful, damaging, injurious, adverse, deleterious, negative, hurtful, pernicious

beneficial, advantageous

dictator

autocrat, despot, tyrant, oppressor, totalitarian, ruler, leader, authoritarian

democrat, liberal, egalitarian

differ

disagree, vary, contrast, deviate, diverge, dissent, distinguish, oppose, conflict

agree, conform, coincide, match, harmonize

different

distinct, diverse, various, dissimilar, separate, unique, unlike, disparate, contrasting

same, identical, similar

disappear

vanish, fade, evaporate, dissolve, cease to exist, pass away

appear, materialize, emerge

discourage

dissuade, deter, demotivate, dishearten, dampen, prevent, hinder

encourage, motivate

discourteous

rude, impolite, disrespectful, ill-mannered, uncivil, impertinent, insolent, boorish

courteous, polite, respectful

dishonour

disrespect, insult, discredit, shame, disgrace, indignity, humiliation, ignominy

honor, respect

dislocated

displaced, dislodged, misaligned, shifted, out of place, disturbed

aligned, in place, undisturbed

disorder

chaos, confusion, disarray, disorganization, mess, turmoil, anarchy, mayhem

order, organization, tidiness

dispel

banish, dismiss, eliminate, disperse, drive away, clear, dissipate, quell

attract, gather, retain

disqualify

disentitle, debar, invalidate, exclude, prohibit, reject, incapacitate

qualify, allow, enable

disregarded

ignored, neglected, overlooked, dismissed, forgotten, omitted

noticed, acknowledged

dissimilar

different, unlike, diverse, distinct, varied, unalike, separate, unrelated

similar, alike, identical

distress

pains, agonies, suffering, hardship, misery, torment, anguish, affliction

comfort, ease, joy, happiness

diversity

variety, multiplicity, assortment, heterogeneity, range, difference, diversification

uniformity, similarity, sameness

do

perform, execute, carry out, accomplish, fulfill, undertake

neglect, ignore, abandon

domestic

local, home, household, family, national, internal, residential, indigenous

foreign, international, overseas

dominated

controlled, governed, ruled, mastered, supervised, overseen

liberated, emancipated

dullness

boredom, monotony, tedium, ennui, weariness, dreariness, flatness

excitement, interest

 

5.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

earlier

previous, former, prior, preceding, antecedent, past, anterior

later, subsequent, following, future, afterward

earnestness

honesty, sincerity, genuineness, truthfulness, seriousness, commitment, devotion, wholeheartedness

insincerity, dishonesty

earth

ground, soil, dirt, land, terrain, globe, planet, world

sky, heaven, space

easy

simple, effortless, uncomplicated, straightforward, painless, facile, elementary

difficult, challenging, complicated

educative

instructional, educational, informative, enlightening, pedagogical, didactic, edifying

uneducational, non-instructive

effect

outcome, result, influence, impact, consequence, aftermath, implication

cause, reason, source

elegant

charming, graceful, sophisticated, stylish, refined, tasteful, polished

clumsy, inelegant, crude, tacky

emphasis

stress, importance, accent, prominence, weight, significance, highlight

de-emphasis, understatement

encircled

surrounded, enclosed, circled, encompassed, bounded, encased, bordered

open, unenclosed

encourage

motivate, inspire, stimulate, boost, spur, urge, support, promote, foster

discourage, dissuade

ended

concluded, finished, completed, terminated, wrapped up, finalized, ceased

ongoing, continuing, unfinished

endlessly

continuously, constantly, perpetually, incessantly, ceaselessly, eternally, persistently

intermittently, occasionally

enemy

foe, adversary, opponent, rival, antagonist, competitor, nemesis

friend, ally, supporter

enjoy

relish, savor, delight in, appreciate, revel in, cherish, take pleasure in, indulge in

dislike, hate, loathe

entrance

entry, arrival, access, admission, ingress

exit, departure

eradicate

dispel, withdraw, eliminate, abolish, remove, wipe out, exterminate

retain, keep, preserve

error

fault, mistake, blunder, inaccuracy, oversight, flaw, slip, miscalculation

accuracy, correctness, precision

established

settled, fixed, confirmed, entrenched, rooted, traditional, recognized

new, unestablished

ethical

moral, virtuous, righteous, principled, honest, upright, just, honorable

immoral, unethical, dishonest

examination

consideration, analysis, study, scrutiny, inspection, review, assessment, evaluation

neglect, oversight, ignorance

exclude

omit, eliminate, leave out, remove, bar, reject, ban, prevent, disregard

include, admit, incorporate

expert

specialist, professional, adept, skilled, proficient, knowledgeable, experienced, authority

novice, beginner, amateur, layperson

 

6.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

fade

wither, wilt, shrivel, droop, decline, diminish, vanish, wane, dwindle

grow, develop

failure

defeat, loss, downfall, disappointment, fiasco, non-success, flop, setback, disaster, debacle

success, triumph, victory, achievement

failure

defeat, loss, flop, downfall, collapse, fiasco, debacle

success, victory

fascinate

enchant, captivate, charm, enthrall, mesmerize, bewitch, attract, intrigue, beguile

bore, repel

faulty

defective, flawed, imperfect, damaged, impaired, incorrect, erroneous, unreliable, weak

flawless, perfect, impeccable, reliable

few

several, some, a handful of, a small number of, not many

many, numerous

finally

eventually, ultimately, at last, in the end, lastly, conclusively

initially

fixed

still, motionless, immobile, stationary, stable, unchanging, firm, steady

moving, shifting, variable

flourishing

thriving, successful, prosperous, booming, blooming, prospering

declining, failing

foe

rival, opponent, adversary, enemy, antagonist, competitor, challenger

friend, ally, supporter

foreign

alien, external, overseas, international, exotic, non-native, unfamiliar

domestic, local, native

foreigner

immigrant, outsider, alien, non-native, newcomer, stranger, expatriate, expat

native, citizen, local

forget

disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, omit, skip

remember, recall

formerly

previously, earlier, before, once, hitherto

currently, presently

friend

comrade, companion, pal, chum, confidant, buddy, mate, ally, acquaintance

enemy, foe

fruit

produce, yield, crop, harvest, fruitage, outcome, result, consequence

seed, origin

fully

quite, completely, entirely, totally, thoroughly, wholly, absolutely

partially, incompletely

 

7.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:

Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

genocide

ethnic cleansing, mass extermination, annihilation, extermination, holocaust, massacre, eradication, destruction

preservation, protection

give

provide, convey, carry, deliver, bestow, furnish, grant, offer, present, supply

take, receive, withhold

goal

aim, purpose, objective, target, ambition, intention, aspiration, destination, end

non-goal, aimlessness

goal

objective, aim, target, purpose, ambition, intention, destination, aspiration, mission, end

aimlessness, purposelessness

good

decent, virtuous, righteous, kind, benevolent, ethical, noble, moral, upright, exemplary

bad, evil, immoral

good

excellent, great, fine, superb, admirable, outstanding, superior, positive, favorable, valuable

bad, poor, inferior, terrible, negative

good

honest, virtuous, righteous, upright, moral, ethical, honorable, decent, noble

bad, evil, wicked

goodness

morality, virtue, righteousness, integrity, ethicality, uprightness, decency, honesty, probity

evil, wickedness, immorality, corruption, malevolence

grudge

resentment, bitterness, animosity, enmity, hostility, rancor, ill will, spite

forgiveness, goodwill

hampers

obstruct, hinder, impede, restrain, curb, block, inhibit, encumber

facilitate, aid, assist

hate

detest, loathe, despise, abhor, abominate, dislike, disdain, resent, antipathy, animosity

love, like, admire

help

favor, assistance, support, aid, backing, encouragement, relieve, succor, facilitate

hinder, obstruct, impede

honour

regard, esteem, respect, veneration, reverence, admiration, recognition, dignity, glory, tribute

disrespect, dishonor, contempt

honour

respect, esteem, admiration, reverence, glory, recognition, tribute, accolade, homage

dishonor, disrespect, contempt

hope

goal, aim, ambition, aspiration, dream, wish, desire, expectation

despair, hopelessness

hostility

unfriendliness, animosity, enmity, antagonism, animus, bitterness, malice, antipathy, ill will

friendliness, goodwill, harmony, affection

humane

kind, compassionate, merciful, benevolent, considerate, sympathetic, gentle, tender

cruel, inhumane, unkind

hypothetically

theoretically, suppositiously, speculatively, allegedly, supposed, potentially, tentatively

practically, really, actually

 

8.       Write at least five synonyms and two antonyms for each word:


Word

Synonyms

Antonyms

idea

view, concept, notion, opinion, thought, belief, impression, understanding, perception, conception

ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding

idle

inactive, inert, sluggish, lazy, lethargic, unoccupied, unemployed, dormant, slothful, indolent

busy, active, industrious, energetic, productive

idle

inactive, unemployed, unoccupied, unused, dormant, vacant, still, motionless, stationary

active, busy, occupied

ignore

avoid, neglect, disregard, overlook, dismiss, slight, snub, pass over, omit, exclude

notice, acknowledge, recognize

ignore

neglect, overlook, disregard, omit, pass over, slight, snub, bypass

notice, acknowledge, recognize, attend to

ignoring

upsetting, disappointing, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting

pleasing, satisfying

immense

great, huge, vast, enormous, gigantic, colossal, massive, mammoth, monumental

tiny, small, minute, insignificant, negligible

immorality

wickedness, sinfulness, depravity, corruption, vice, evil, iniquity, wrongdoing, licentiousness

morality, virtue, righteousness

impeccable

perfect, unblemished, faultless, flawless, spotless, pristine, irreproachable, immaculate, exemplary

flawed, imperfect, faulty, blemished

imperfect

flawed, faulty, deficient, incomplete, blemished, defective, inaccurate, weak, substandard, inadequate

perfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable

impiety

irreverence, blasphemy, sacrilege, disrespect, ungodliness, wickedness

piety, reverence

impossibility

despair, hopelessness, futility, impracticality, unfeasibility, unattainability

possibility, feasibility

impossible

unachievable, unattainable, hopeless, impracticable, infeasible, inconceivable, unworkable

possible, achievable

inattentive

callous, inconsiderate, negligent, heedless, indifferent, unconcerned, thoughtless, careless

attentive, considerate, caring, observant, concerned

inborn

instinctive, inherent, innate, natural, congenital, intrinsic, native

acquired, learned, taught

incapability

incapacity, inability, incompetence, inadequacy, disability, powerlessness, weakness, ineptitude, helplessness

capability, ability, competence, proficiency

include

have, contain, encompass, comprise, incorporate, involve, embrace, cover, enclose, subsume

exclude, omit, remove, leave out

incompetence

ineptitude, incapability, inadequacy, inefficiency, inability, unskilled, incapacity, unqualified

competence, capability, proficiency, expertise

incorrect

mistaken, erroneous, wrong, inaccurate, flawed, false, faulty, untruthful, misguided, imprecise

correct, accurate, precise

independence

freedom, autonomy, self-reliance, sovereignty, self-government, liberty, self-determination, emancipation

dependence, subjugation, oppression

indolent

lazy, slothful, idle, sluggish, lethargic, inactive, inert, listless

diligent, industrious

inferior

substandard, poor, lower, lesser, lower-grade, second-rate, second-class, mediocre

superior, better

initiation

beginning, start, commencement, inception, introduction, launch, kick-off, opening, origin, onset

conclusion, end, termination, completion, finale

inner

internal, inside, interior, innermost, intrinsic, inward, intimate, deep, hidden, private

outer, exterior, superficial, outside, apparent

insincerity

dishonesty, hypocrisy, deceitfulness, falseness, duplicity, deception

sincerity, honesty, truthfulness

instruct

teach, educate, train, coach, guide, direct, inform, tutor, school, enlighten

misinform, misguide, deceive, confuse

integrity

honesty, uprightness, probity, righteousness, honor, decency, virtue, morality, sincerity

dishonesty, deceit, corruption

internal

inward, inner, interior, inside, innermost, intrinsic, inherent, innate

external, outward, outside

irregularly

sporadically, intermittently, erratically, occasionally, haphazardly, infrequently, randomly, unpredictably

regularly, consistently

issue

subject, topic, matter, question, concern, theme, problem, point

answer, solution

 



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